27 novembre 2016
Racquetball Canada National Team Selection Event Set to Begin
Racquetball Canada – November 25, 2016, Valleyfield, QC – Thirty of Canada’s best racquetball athletes have gathered in Valleyfield, Québec for the first Racquetball Canada National Team Selection Event of the season. The tournament is being held at the Club De Racquetball Edouard Boyer from November 25 to 27.
Results from the tournament will be combined with other national level events being held later in the season to select the team that will represent Canada at international competitions in 2017. Results are also used to determine Sport Canada Athlete Assistance Program nominations and positions on national development teams.
The event is open to the public at no cost. Media is welcome to attend the event. To arrange interviews, please contact Jan Hanson at the contact information listed at the end of the release.
The tournaments draws and results can be found at: http://www.r2sports.com/tourney/home.asp?TID=18692
News and information will be shared on Racquetball Canada’s Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/RacquetballCanada and on Twitter @rballcanada.
What:
Racquetball Canada National Team Selection Event #1
Where: T
Club De Racquetball Edouard Boyer
94 O’Keefe
Valleyfield, Quebec
94 O’Keefe
Valleyfield, Quebec
Tournament Schedule
Play begins: Friday, November 25 at 11:00 am
Men’s Bronze Medal Match: Sunday, November 27 at 11:00 am
Men’s Gold Medal Match: Sunday, November 27 at 12:00 noon
Women’s Bronze Medal Match: Sunday, November 27 at 10:00 am
Women’s Gold Medal Match: Sunday, November 27 at 11:00 am
Racquetball Canada is the national sport governing body for the sport of Racquetball in Canada. Along with the support of the Government of Canada and many valued partners, Racquetball Canada develops competitive national teams and oversees programs that grow the sport of racquetball in Canada. For more information visit our website at
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Media Contact:
Jan Hanson
Director of Communications and Marketing
Racquetball Canada Board of Directors
jhanson@accesscomm.ca I 306.502.4422